ECCLESIASTICAL FORMS OF
ADDRESS FOR CATHOLICS RECOGNIZED IN THE UNITED STATES

The following are forms of address used by Catholics in letters and in
speech. It is perfectly correct for those who are not Catholics to
change the conclusion to something such as: "With every good wish to
Your Excellency (Eminence, etc.), I am, Sincerely yours, NN.," or even
more simply, "With every best wish. Sincerely yours, NN."

THE POPE: Addressing a letter: His
Holiness Pope N___________
Salutation: Most Holy Father; Your Holiness. Concluding a letter: I
have the honor to profess myself with the most profound respect, your
Holiness' most obedient and humble servant. In personal speech: Your
Holiness